Installing A Roof Vent On An Rv

In this rv diy video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how to replace and seal an rv roof vent.

Installing a roof vent on an rv.

Installing the rv roof vent step 1. Insert and seal. Place the screws provided with the vent into the holes pre drilled into the vent flashing. Mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how easy it is to install an original maxx air vent cover on your rv.

Many recommend using a self leveling sealer while installing a new roof vent. Insert the tabs on the cover into the rv roof vent and replace the pins into the hinge. Once you ve removed the old vent apparatus ensured all sealant has been stripped away and if necessary squared the corners on the opening you re ready to install your new rv power vent. Plastic can be brittle and is likely to crack if not predrilled.

If you are replacing an existing vent remove the old trim ring garnish. Place the rv roof vent on the 14 inch opening and press down to seat the vent on the silicone caulking. This isn t normally the kind of video i put out but i got bored changing the vents in my camper so i filmed the last one and made a how to video. Drill a hole for the female 12 volt outlet in the ceiling of the rv near the vent.

Remove putty and old rv roof vent. If you are installing a vent in a new location skip this step and move on to. How to install an rv power vent. Steve begins this phase of the process by showing you how to locate an adequate power source nearby more often than not this will be an overhead light.

Apply a strip of silicone approximately 1 4 inch wide along the edges of the 14 inch square opening. Remove old garnish or cut new opening. Essentially this helps seal a new vent lid to the roof with greater strength further preventing any rain water from seeping through.